7.6.2.12.6.1. Function "Create new sketch on marked area " requires at least one edge without blend

If all surrounding edges on a surface have been rounded/beveled with the blend feature, the Create new sketch on selected surface [Generate sketch on selected face] function can no longer be used on this surface. You can recognize this by the missing display of a coordinate system.[83]

Example:

All 4 edges rounded by blend: "Create new sketch on selected surface [Generate sketch on selected face] " not applicable in this situation

All 4 edges rounded by blend: "Create new sketch on selected surface [Generate sketch on selected face] " not applicable in this situation

If there is at least one "free" edge, the Create new sketch on selected area [Generate sketch on selected face] function can be used.

One "free" edge

One "free" edge

If one edge is processed by sketch (rounded or chamfered) and the other 3 by blend, the Create new sketch on selected surface [Generate sketch on selected face] function can be used.

One edge edited by sketch

One edge edited by sketch




[83] As of V11 SP4, a corresponding error message is displayed.